Fisher Cos. v. Commissioner
United States Tax Court
1. In 1974, Fisher Mills, a subsidiary of petitioner, was found guilty on a nolo contendere plea of violating sec. 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. No injunction was sought or obtained with respect to this violation. Subsequently American Bakeries and Interstate commenced civil actions against Fisher Mills under sec. 4 of the Clayton Act for treble damages. These civil suits were settled prior to commencement of the trial.
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1. In 1974, Fisher Mills, a subsidiary of petitioner, was found guilty on a nolo contendere plea of violating sec. 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. No injunction was sought or obtained with respect to this violation. Subsequently American Bakeries and Interstate commenced civil actions against Fisher Mills under sec. 4 of the Clayton Act for treble damages. These civil suits were settled prior to commencement of the trial. ITT believed it had claims against petitioner similar to those asserted by American Bakeries and Interstate, but Fisher Mills settled with ITT prior to commencement of a…
1Opinion of the Court
Fisher Companies, Inc., Petitioner v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Respondent
Fisher Cos. v. Commissioner
Docket No. 16064-83
United States Tax Court
84 T.C. 1319; 1985 U.S. Tax Ct. LEXIS 64; 84 T.C. No. 73;
June 24, 1985. June 24, 1985, Filed
Decision will be entered under Rule 155.
1. In 1974, Fisher Mills, a subsidiary of petitioner, was found guilty on a nolo contendere plea of violating sec. 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. No injunction was sought or obtained with respect to this violation. Subsequently American Bakeries and Interstate commenced civil actions against Fisher Mills under…
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